David Cameron

Member of the House of Lords

David Cameron

Member of the House of Lords

David Cameron, who served as the UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016, made a surprising return to government in November 2023 when he was appointed Foreign Secretary under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. To take on the role, he was granted a peerage, becoming Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton, and took a seat in the House of Lords. His tenure as Foreign Secretary lasted until July 2024, during which he played a key role in shaping the UK’s foreign policy and diplomatic relations.

Cameron Vows to Protect Countryside in National Planning Framework Overhaul

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Cameron pledge to National Trust over countryside - BBC News theguardian.com
Planning reforms: David Cameron pledges to protect countryside telegraph.co.uk
David Cameron's letter to National Trust in full - The Telegraph kentonline.co.uk
Prime Minister steps into planning reforms row - Kent Online grough.co.uk
National Trust campaign goes on as Cameron moves to quell disquiet
  • Wednesday, 21 September 2011

David Cameron wrote to the National Trust to defend his plans to simplify the planning system, saying it aims to balance environmental, social, and economic benefits. He pledged to protect the countryside and maintain protections for green belt, national parks, and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The Prime Minister emphasized that sustainable development would be defined as including environmental and social impact, and that a balance between the three dimensions is necessary.

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